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LRP had something for the nitro guys, now something for the electric runners. Two new competition grade ESCs are on the block. The SXX Competition Version 2 Brushless ESC is LRP’s suggestion for 1/12 scale on-road and 2wd off-road while the SXX TC spec Version 2 Brushless ESC is what they recommend for owners of touring cars and 4wd [...]
There’s a new engine on the market thanks to the fine folks at LRP. The ZR.21X Spec.2 is a competition grade engine made for 1/8 scale buggies. It has a rear exhaust, a high-end WorksTeam 14SV-2 carburetor with interchangeable venturis, and a redesigned cooling head. According to LRP this engine is capable of putting out 2.78HP and can run a [...]
The all-star team at AKA has a few new products out for short course racers. For the first time AKA is bringing their best selling 1/8 scale Cityblock tread pattern to short course tires. It has a varied step-pin/bar hybrid design. The Cityblock SC tire should be a good match for many different track conditions from loose to high traction. [...]
HPI Europe has a new brushless system that’s been built with all kinds of users in mind. The Flux Reload Brushless ESC is a sensorless, programmable 2S Lipo, 9 cell NiMH capable unit that features three running modes: racing (brake only), reversing, and rock crawling. So it can be used in all kinds of models in all kinds of situations. [...]
Exotek has had enough and they aren’t going to take it any more. Enough inconsistent chassis flex that is. So they developed this new carbon fiber chassis for the Tamiya TA-05 V2. It’s purpose built for lipo batteries, so one of the major reasons for inconsistent flex, the battery slots that are usually cut into one side of the chassis, [...]
JConcepts has made it their mission in life to cover every short course truck on the market with their Manta body. The Ofna Hyper 10SC and Jammin SCRT-10 are the next in line to receive the fruits of JConcepts’ labor. The Manta body for the Hyper 10SC and SCRT-10 is formed out of clear polycarbonate so you choose your paint [...]
We all like tough stuff and RPM has been one of the great purveyors of such stuff for a long time. Now they have even more tough stuff for the Baja 5B and 5T drivers in the crowd. The new rear bumper is a direct drop-in replacement made out of the fancy RPM material that everybody knows and [...]
You know you’ve made it when you get a load of aluminum and carbon fiber hop-ups made for you. The Jammin SCRT10 has made it. Those masters of CNC machining, ST Racing Concepts, have a whole lot of new metal for the SCRT10. So much in fact that I’m just gonna bust out the generic HTML list [...]
More power is always better, bigger motors are always better, strong motor mounts to keep those bigger and more powerful motors are always better. Kershaw Designs has a new motor mount for the Traxxas Revo and Summit that will let you securely bolt on those bigger and more powerful motors. The Kershaw Designs XXL motor mounts will let you mount [...]
Are you a Mugen MBX6 owner? Have you been feeling left out by all these cab-forward bodies that are out for every other 1/8 scale buggy? Well cheer up buttercup. JConcepts got ya covered. Their new and popular Punisher body is now available for the MBX6. It’s got all the features and styling cues as [...]
Ever needed a foot stool to stand on but the only thing you had lying around was a Baja 5T? Well if you had the new Baja 5T Roll Cage from Team Chase your problem would be solved. Apparently this lightweight, durable plastic roll cage is tough enough for a full grown man to stand on (there’s pictures). [...]
How limited edition? Try only 4 complete sets were produced. There’s not much else to say about RC4WD‘s Hummer H1 Baja 5T rims. They look cool and they’re unique, which you’ll pay handsomely for, because they are listed at $249.99 for a set. These are exclusively available through TGN Distributing. Hit up the TGN web site for more info.
Kershaw Designs has a new motor for 1/5 scale electric conversions. The Revolver XXL is a 1315Kv brushless motor that is built to run with up to 40v of power. And they also dropped some hints that we should be expecting a 10S capable ESC to go with it! The motor is available now for a price of $159.99. Go on [...]
Here’s another new (kinda) body from HPI. Made specifically for their Cup Racer chassis the Honda Civic Type R body is a renewed release featuring all new vinyl decals and revised tooling to make it fit the Cup Racers and other chassis out there with 225mm wheelbases. Also new are front and rear light buckets to make it quick and [...]
Hard Body’sz USA has a cool new aftermarket part for the HPI Blitz. Their new full roll cage not only adds to the realistic looks of HPI’s popular short course truck, but should probably add to the overall strength and durability of the Blitz. It’s available in in chrome and flat black for a list price of $77.99 through TGN Distributing. [...]
